John Nance Garner once said the Vice President’s job wasn’t worth a warm bucket of spit. I’m not so sure about that. As Barack Obama inches closer to the Democratic nomination for President, I have to think about the future. A black man, an African-American in the White House may present some unexpected opportunities. After … Read More »

Maggie walked in to my office today and told me to shut up. Just like that. No warning. No provocation. Just, “Hillary, shut up.” I said, “Maggie, did I insult you in some way? If so, I apologize for how you feel. I know that being a black woman, uh, um, an African-American woman of … Read More »

If there is one thing a woman knows, it’s her lipstick color. When a wife finds unknown lipstick on her husband’s shirt collar, it raises eyebrows. Mine are raised. I haven’t put an iron to a shirt in about 25 years or so, and wouldn’t know how to turn on my washer unless Martha Stewart … Read More »

I love it when African-American men stand up for what is right and good and decent in this country. That’s why Michael Nutter, Philadelphia’s courageous new mayor, has a “Hillary” sticker on his car. He’s a really ‘Penn Pal.’ Michael is also something of a character and a gifted conversationalist, if not a little out … Read More »

Campaigning is an endless loop of faces and handshakes and questions and seldom enough time to go to the bathroom. About 10:30 this morning I told Maggie Williams that I needed a break. She agreed and we called a halt to glad handing and headed to the bathroom. We both peered into the mirror at … Read More »

You would think people would warm up to me after all I’ve been through. I have a great smile. My hair is perfect. I look good in pantsuits. I don’t stutter or drool. Who is Samantha Power and why does she think I’m “a monster?” I’ve been parodied on Saturday Night Live. I’ve been on … Read More »

There’s not much these days that shakes me up. We’ve had about 20 televised debates. 20 or 30 Democratic primary elections and caucuses. I never know what Bill will do next. I’m afraid of Saturday Night Live. Tomorrow night is my night and every time I think about it I get chills. The possibilities are … Read More »

No one knows better than me how crazy politics can get sometimes. I didn’t want anyone to know, but I won half a delegate last week. That got me to 1,276.5 total delegates. For a very pragmatic reason, the Democrats Abroad expatriate group were awarded delegates with half a vote. We set it up that … Read More »